Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Wellness programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Highway Technician Assistant I in Franklin, KY. The role involves operating highway maintenance equipment, loading and driving a dump truck with a snowplow, and performing flagging duties to manage traffic on projects.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months. Training in First Aid, Snow/Ice, Traffic Control/Flagger, and OSHA 10 is required. Work is outdoors with potential long hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• None
• CDL driving within 12 months would be preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment on road maintenance projects
• Operates a single axle dump truck with a snowplow
• Provides flagging for traffic control on maintenance projects
• Uses hand and power tools for maintenance activities, learns surveying basics
• Learns simple repairs and maintenance for equipment

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Traffic control/Flagger

CDL driving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Highway Technician Assistant I

Advertisement Closes: 10/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $17.95 Hourly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 573 Harding Road
Franklin, KY 42134 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Department of Highways District 3 as a Highway Transportation Assistant I in Simpson County,you’ll have the opportunity to work as a team member on the highway maintenance crew.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment on road maintenance projects
• Operates a single axle dump truck with a snowplow
• Provides flagging for traffic control on maintenance projects
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance activities, learn the basics of surveying
• Learns to perform simple repairs and maintenance for equipment

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Highway or bridge maintenance
• Operation of equipment on a job site
• Maintenance and minor repair of equipment and tools
• Class A CDL driving experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of surveying, construction plans, and maintenance of roadways

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Paid leave time, paid holidays.
• Shift premium during overtime hours

Additional information: Standing long hours, bending, lifting, operating equipment. Jobsite hazards such as experienced on aconstruction site.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within 12 months of employment in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at a highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned work area, and when necessary, district wide. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction. Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Kline at [e-mail] or 270-746-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D